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Russula emetica
(Schaeff.) Pers.

Nomenclature

Description

Microscopy

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The typical Russula emetica (type species for the genus) is found in damp coniferous forests: as all the species in this group it has a purely red cap, white gills and stem and a very acrid taste.

Photo © Marco Floriani.